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End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): The Daily PANCE Blueprint

At what level of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is end-stage renal disease (ESRD) generally considered to occur?

A. GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m²
B. GFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m²
C. GFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m²
D. GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m²
E. GFR < 90 mL/min/1.73 m²

Answer and topic summary

The answer is D. GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m²

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is typically defined as a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m². At this level, kidney function is severely diminished, and patients often require renal replacement therapy, such as dialysis or kidney transplantation, to sustain life.

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